Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

Lat: 37.49611°NLon: 107.72944°WElev: 10341.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 12 Apr 09:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Rico CO

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 23. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Rico CO
 37.57°N 108.03°W (Elev. 10728 ft)
10:12 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
10am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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